Welcome to Sixth Grade Science Grades: All grades are posted on Genesis. Please check Genesis often, especially since there are no interims. Textbook: We use several textbooks throughout the school year. We will not be using a textbook until mid October.

Curriculum: NJ has adopted the NGSS and that the standards are not Common Core What are the Next Generation Science Standards? The NGSS promote a new way of teaching and learning that allows students to actively do and experience science in a deep, meaningful way, not just learn about it from a textbook or a lecture. The standards accomplish this by integrating three dimensions of learning: science disciplinary core ideas (the content—for example, biology); major practices (how science is conducted in the real world—such as through planning and carrying out investigations – (engineering)) crosscutting concepts (science ideas—like cause and effect—that permeate all the sciences )

Mr. McMullen Grading Policy QUIZZES and TESTS All tests will be announced; however, quizzes may be given at any time with or without notice. All quizzes and tests must be completed in pencil (with an eraser) or erasable pen. All tests and quizzes will vary in point value. PROJECTS Projects will be assigned throughout the year. Point value will vary. HOMEWORK AND CLASSWORK Homework and Class work will be worth 2-5 points per assignment. Assignments will vary throughout the year. Late papers, labs, and projects will be accepted with a 20% penalty (even for one day). COMPUTATION OF GRADES Overall Average = Earned Points / Total Points

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